Yercaud

Yercaud or the ‘Land of Seven Forests’ is regarded as one of the hidden gems in the State of Tamil Nadu. This place has enough originality to hold its own and match up to some more popular destinations like Kodaikanal and Ooty.

Yercaud is a beautiful presentation of nature at its best and together with the hills, forests, and coffee plantations, it makes for a heavenly experience.

Historical Background:

The region of Yercaud was developed by David Cockburn who was a collector in the district during the year 1820. He started with the coffee and tea plantations here to give the region an economic boost and is hailed as ‘Father of Yercaud’.

Later on, this place became the hub for some Christian Missionary Schools and also became famous for tourism.

Things to Do and Major Attractions:

While in Yercaud, one of the first things to visit would be the Killiyur Falls near the Yercaud Lake. Sit back and enjoy the jaw-dropping view of nature around here in all her glory.

The Lady’s Seat is known for being a great view-point and it has some of the best views of the landscape lying below. You can visit the Pagoda Point which is another famous viewpoint.

The Shevaroy Hills is a popular destination among the tourists as is the stunning Emerald Lake which is a natural lake surrounded by the hills. Anna Park, Botanical Garden, and Bear’s Cave are some of the other spectacles of Yercaud.

Shevaroy Temple and Sri Chakra Mahameru Temple are ideal destinations for the religious tourist while those looking for a glorious view can take a trip to the coffee plantations or the Karadiyur View Point.

People and Culture:

Yercaud has a co-existence of all religions although the demography is dominated by a Hindu population. The languages in use are English and Tamil and the people here are welcoming to the tourists.

The main celebrations in Yercaud take shape during their Summer Festival which is held during May.

Local Food and Popular Shopping Items:

The local coffee here is famous all over India and ought to be tried out. The local food is delicious and simple and you can gorge on sumptuous amounts of rice, lentils, dosa, poha, rasam, and other such South Indian delicacies. Sweet Pongal and Payasam are famous desserts which are sure to leave a trail on your taste buds.

People are known to buy local coffee to take back home. You can also buy some local textiles and fabrics which are famous in this region. Spices in Yercaud are also of top-quality and you can carry some home to be used later.

Best Time to Visit:

Although there is a famous Summer Festival in Yercaud in May and best time to visit this place is from October to June. The weather is perfect during this time of the year and you can enjoy some trekking and stunning views of the forests and coffee plantations around here.

Availability of Accommodation Type:

While you are in Yercaud, you can stay put in some of the best living options such as Garden Woods, Chess Cottage, and Seven Hills Resort.